EPCRA was first implemented in 1986 to help deal with chemical spills.

Craig Uden, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says producers have yet one more reason to be thankful during the holiday weekend. “Cattle producers have yet another reason to celebrate Thanksgiving,” he said. “Agricultural operations were never intended to be regulated by these laws, so this court-ordered stay until January 22 is very welcome news.” Uden says the NCBA will continue to use the time between now and January to continue working on the introduction of stand-alone legislation to fix the issue. They’ll also be working to promote corrective language in the appropriations process as well.